Description
A delightful layered dessert featuring creamy layers, tart cranberries, and crunchy cookie crumbles, perfect for the holiday season.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
- 8 oz full-fat cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar, divided
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup gingerbread cookies or graham crackers, crushed
- 2 tbsp butter, melted
- Optional garnishes: fresh mint leaves, additional cranberries
Instructions
- Prepare the cranberries: Rinse cranberries and simmer in a saucepan with a little water and half a cup of sugar until they pop and soften.
- Whip the cream cheese: In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, half a cup of sugar, and vanilla extract. Beat until smooth and creamy.
- Whip the heavy cream: In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form, then gently fold it into the cream cheese mixture.
- Prepare the layers: In a trifle dish or individual cups, start with a layer of cookie crumbs, followed by a layer of the creamy mixture, then cranberry compote. Repeat until topped.
- Garnish: Top each cup with whipped cream, cranberries, and a sprig of mint.
- Chill: Refrigerate for at least two hours before serving.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. Adjust the sweetness and tartness to your preference.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling and Layering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: trifle, holiday dessert, cranberry, cream cheese, festive treat, Christmas dessert